Friday, July 30, 2010

The Hansens were given recommendations to reduce their high heating bills by improving air sealing, duct repair and insulation, and adding attic insulation. The upgrades totalled to $4,688, but with Community Energy Challenge and Puget Sound Energy incentives combined, the final project cost was only $2,593. Now that the work is complete they will save hundreds of dollars a year on their energy bills and have a healthier, happier, more comfortable home.
See the pyramid of CEC incentives

Wednesday, July 7, 2010

A pioneering group of 20 small independent businesses are tackling energy savings opportunities one at a time, saving money and reducing their environmental impacts by making changes based upon Community Energy Challenge recommendations. Businesses of all types are participating including a health clinic, a restaurant and brewery, a credit union, several retailers, a retirement residence, a commercial plant nursery, the list goes on and on! Across all sectors these businesses are saving an average of $1000 each year just by implementing quick fixes and low-cost energy-savings measures.